A molecular field theory for biaxial nematics composed of molecules with C_{2h} point group symmetry
The biaxial nematic phase is generally taken, either explicitly or implicitly, to have D2h point group symmetry. However, it is possible for the biaxial phase to have a lower symmetry depending on that of its constituent molecules. Here we develop a molecular field theory for a nematogen composed of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011.
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